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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.81, 23,462.75 and 10,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.81, 23,462.75 and 10,625.94 is: 14,669.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.81 : 23,462.75 = 10,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.81/23,462.75 = 10,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.81x = 23,462.75 × 10,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.81x = 249,313,773.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,313,773.74/16,995.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,669.13

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